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What''s On Offer

Location:

Oxford

Salary:

Between £600 - £720 per week (Commensurate with experience)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Summer Contract (Available During July 2025 – August 2025)

Hours:

48 hours per week

Team Member Benefits

Accommodation : Free (residential roles only)

Meals:

3 meals per day, catering to dietary and religious requirements

Career Development:

Comprehensive paid training and career development

Culture:

Friendly and supportive multicultural working environment

Wellbeing:

Dedicated Mental Health Champions

Rewards:

Team Members Recognition Awards

Annual Leave:

Annual leave accrual 12.07% to be paid at end of fixed term contract

Induction:

Paid inductions subject to completing full contractual contract

Bonus for Eligible Returners:

£20 per week

Overview

Job Description

The Director of Studies on our summer programmes are responsible for the effective running of the language courses and the wellbeing of both teachers and students. They work closely with the Centre Manager to ensure the success of the programme. The Director of Studies will adhere to BSC Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies while working with us. They may be asked to participate in non-academic duties if the need arises. Accommodation and Meals are included in the salary offered.

Duties

The main duties and responsibilities are listed below:

Conduct induction for teachersCollect all student levelling data and group students into class levelsSetup weekly reports for teachers to completeMail Merge reports and certificate for studentsEmail certificates and reports to GLs for each groupSupport teachers with challenging situations; remain objectivePlan and Deliver language focused and engaging lessons.Cover duties as the need arisesFollow BSC syllabus and ensure teachers are doing soCheck teachers are submitting weekly planners and report on timeCarry out ‘pop-in’ observations on all teachers regularly.Be observed and receive feedbackConduct teacher observations and give constructive feedbackLine manage Senior Teachers – focus on developing their leadership skillsSupport teachers with lesson planning and deliveryPlan and deliver at least 1 INSETT sessionOrganise with graduation photos and project showcase daysLead the academic team and support the summer team as a whole.Conduct weekly academic meetingsOrganise and assist with placement testingBe in regular contact with and report to the YL Academic Operations ManagerReport any student absences to the welfare team/ centre manager/ GLsAssist the Centre Manager as needed.Attend induction held at the centreRemain professional at all timesComply with BSC Uniform Policy (BSC t-shirts are provided)Comply with BSC Centre rules and regulationsBe a positive role model

Child Protection and Safeguarding

To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for and come into contact with.Familiarise yourself with the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.To adhere to the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.Ensure student ratios are maintained in accordance with site rules and BSC Young Learners Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.Complete BSC Safeguarding Level 3 Online before you arrive at the centreReport safeguarding issues if/when they occur

Other

Work positively as part of a teamDemonstrate a positive attitudeAttend and participate in all centre team meetingsAct according to accepted professional standards at all timesAct in the welfare of the students at all timesTo carry out any duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre

Qualifications and Experience:

DELTA or MA TESOL or MA linguistics/ other qualifications considered plus extensive experiences as a DoS on summer programmesAt least 4 years’ experience working young learnersHigh level of computer literacy, particularly MS Office, email, and use of databasesExcellent lesson planning skillsAdaptability and flexibilityAbility to work well in a teamAbility to remain calm under pressureEnthusiasm for summer school lifeRight to work in the UK/EU (depending on the respective centre)Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.Experience of British Council InspectionsCurrent First Aid Certificate is desirable

Further Information

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At BSC Education we believe in empowering individuals, celebrating diversity and striving for equality. We foster an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all interest in joining our team.

Successful applicants will undergo our safer recruitment checks in line with our Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy and our Recruitment Policy, including Scottish PVG Scheme, an Enhanced DBS Check, Barred List, Prohibition Lists check and overseas criminal record check (if applicable). Overseas criminal record checks are required for anyone who has lived abroad for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years, whilst aged 18 years or older and the applicant is solely responsible for the costs for the overseas criminal record check.

All BSC colleagues must operate in line with our team-led Vision, Mission and Values as outlined below:

BSC VISION: To provide customers with steppingstones to their future by delivering outstanding and transformational learning experiences.

BSC MISSION: By believing that “Great Things Start Here” and standing behind all that this means. If we believe it, our customers will achieve it!

Bsc Values

AIM HIGHER: We proactively make suggestions and solutions for challenges and opportunities.

COLLABORATE: We are team players - we treat everyone with respect and understand that we succeed collectively, not as individuals.

COMMUNICATE: We communicate in a timely way with clarity, respect and transparency.

CUSTOMER FOCUS: We seek to provide consistent high-quality experiences that customers will remember.

TEAM FOCUS: We seek to reward and recognise excellence and innovation within our employees.

The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope, grading of the post and at the request by management.

We are committed to providing a creative, rewarding and successful learning and working environment for our students and team.

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